HB4543 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

RAIL CROSSING NEAR SCHOOLS
Last Action
1/30/2026 - House: Referred to Rules Committee
House Sponsors
Rep. Nabeela Syed
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
625 ILCS 5/18c-7401  from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 18c-7401
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Requires every rail carrier operating within the State to install, operate, and maintain pedestrian crossing gates at every grade crossing located within 1.5 miles of a school. Provides that the Illinois Commerce Commission shall have the authority to (i) determine the number, type, and location of the signs, signals, gates, or other protective devices and (ii) prescribe the division of the cost of the installation and subsequent maintenance of the signs, signals, gates, or other protective devices between the rail carrier or carriers, the public highway authority or other public authority in interest, and, in instances involving the use of the Grade Crossing Protection Fund, the Department of Transportation.
Actions
DateChamberAction
1/22/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Nabeela Syed
1/30/2026HouseFirst Reading
1/30/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee